buying another horse

[WHEEL HORSE 312-8 52]

I have a choice between a 308-8 runs great but ugly everything is. Good but ugly lol.and a c125 doesn't run needs TLC prob a new carb and other stuff they cost the same witch should I purchase?

[slammer302 2,156]

308-8 is a great horse but depends on what ur going to be using is for

Pic of the one I just saved

[muz123 1,192]

I think you should buy the 308-8 because parts are easier to find and attachments, also it is easier to fix. Good luck 

[Tankman 3,523]

Hard question. Which do you prefer?

 

Both are great Horses. Let us know which Stallion follows you home. 

 

Make the offer, "Buy one, get one free."    

 

One only, C125.

Edited January 18, 2015 by Tankman

[Racinbob 11,919]

As already mentioned, it depends on what you're going to use it for. Will you need the added power? What attachments come with them? The attachments are interchangeable so maybe work a deal on the one you want with the attachment(s) you want. A little more information on their condition would help. How much work are you willing to do to get either one fixed up? are you sure the motor on the C125 is solid? Tons of questions, huh? I would lean towards the C125 given equal conditions but either is a great choice. It sounds like the 308-8 is ready to work now if that's what you want or need.

Edited January 18, 2015 by Racinbob

[boovuc 1,090]

I would buy the 308-8. You can always pick up a 12 horse Kohler and drop it in the 308 if you require more horse power.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

c125

[Racinbob 11,919]

I'm not positive but the 308 probably has the 4 pinion differential and 1" axles where the C125 will have 8 pinions and 1 1/8" axles. Also 6" vs 8" front rims. Neither is a deal breaker though.

[Wheel-N-It 2,976]

I would be good if you could post some pics of both. Based on your information I recommend you purchase the 308 because it runs. As BooVuc said, you can always drop in a 12hp engine if you need more power. I have swapped a 12hp Kohler into a 310-8.

If possible, try to make a package deal including the C125. If its in decent shape, try to get it running or you can upgrade the wheels and tires from the C125 to the 308. If the seat on the C is good and the seat on the 308 is bad, you can swap that too.

[Geno 1,929]

I like the B1G1 deal.  

[WHEEL HORSE 312-8 52]

Well I have my 312-8 so I don't need another 12hp and I can't buy one get one free there from diff people.

Idk I have till Friday to desire

[Wheel-N-It 2,976]

Well I have my 312-8 so I don't need another 12hp and I can't buy one get one free there from diff people.

Idk I have till Friday to desire

Well then Christopher the choice for me would be easy. Purchase the one that runs and drives. That reduces the stress factor if you need a working tractor now. You will be looking at spending close to $100 plus your time in replacing a carb and battery (plus little stuff) in the C125 just to see if it runs. Then there is the work to be done from that point to get it running well.

[Don1977 605]

Just because it runs and drives doesn't mean you won't have to spend money on it. The 308's are 30 years old are close to it.

[Wheel-N-It 2,976]

Just because it runs and drives doesn't mean you won't have to spend money on it. The 308's are 30 years old are close to it.

 You are so right about that Don!!!  

[stratostar250 934]

I would say try to go for the C-125 just because you already have a 300-series tractor.  Nothing wrong with the 308-8,  I like those too, but when I got my C-105, It surprised me how different it was from my 310-8, even with the same motor.  It really felt like a much more sturdy and heavy duty machine.